This week, the OMA provided opponent testimony on House Bill 308, legislation to allow first responders to receive PTSD benefits through workers’ compensation in the absence of a physical injury. In its testimony, the OMA stated that it has historically opposed proposals to permit PTSD compensation in cases in which there is no associated physical injury or illness — and that “the adoption of a mental-only diagnosis would mark a significant change to the Ohio workers’ compensation system.” The OMA outlined other potential avenues to provide benefits to first responders for lawmakers’ consideration. 6/4/2020